Multiscale Characterization of Isotropic Pyrolytic Carbon Used for Mechanical Heart Valve Production

Usage of pyrolytic carbon (PyC) to produce mechanical heart valves (MHVs) has led to heart valve replacement being a very successful procedure. Thus, the mechanical properties of employed materials for MHV production are fundamental to obtain the required characteristics of biocompatibility and wear...

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Main Authors: Gianpaolo Serino, Mattia Gusmini, Alberto Luigi Audenino, Giovanni Bergamasco, Ornella Ieropoli, Cristina Bignardi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-02-01
Series:Processes
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9717/9/2/338